RISK INTELLIGENCE MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 2023 AND NORTHERN BLACK SEA REPORT 26 JANUARY
Circular Ref: A(23)24
Issue Date: 06 Feb 2023
Please find attached, at Annex A, the Risk Intelligence Monthly Report for February 2023, and the Northern Black Sea Report of 26th January provided, at Annex B. This month’s report looks at the potential for conflict between Mainland China and Chinese Taipei, looking at the main concerns for maritime operators and explain what to look out for in the near future. The report also covers incidents that took place between January 1-31 in West Africa, the Western Indian Ocean, and South East Asia. The Northern Black Sea Report assessment section puts the week's main incidents into a broader context to highlight current threat levels and potential changes for maritime operations. The report also contains a port status overview and forecast that cover the main concerns going forward, as well as a map over the Maritime Humanitarian Corridor.
In accordance with the scope of the agreement between ICS and Risk Intelligence, members are requested not to circulate the report further in its entirety. Members may precis the report or use extracts from it to help advise members on key issues or to assist in enquiries. In such cases Risk Intelligence should be acknowledged as the source of the information.